Is the math behind the game secret?
For the record, I wasn't talking "a mathematical formula", but more of a game design one.
10* Port gives 2* at a Custom House.
But we made Ports 5, so we couldn't give you 2 for it, since it's too easy to aquire. So we brought it down to 1*, but that was too low.
So we threw out the CH altogether
Are the Elyrion ears real or just a decoration? Asking the real questions here bahaha
Are you implying that decorations aren't real? :P
What do formulas for things like that even look like?
Like a² + b² = c², but more complex.
Ah, so a single unit represents an entire army unit, not just one person.
No need to respond
But I'm going to respond anyway!
How is current star gathering different from old whaling?
The difference is that now you have to fight others for it.
Starfish were used to replace Whales because we didn't like the concept of just getting a risk-free 30 stars out of thin air. Now you have to actually be there with a unit and get it before anyone else. You can even steal Starfish in someone else's borders!
Why is there a normal head then?
Because Polytopians pilot the boat, not the Polytaurs
But they could possess other people! Also, if that’s the case why can giants use boats? They have big hands and being gigantic means they are also very stiff!
Who says it's the Giants who pilot the Juggernauts? They probably have a crew of sailors who get them where they need to go, and the Giant attacks nearby areas as they move.
Does this mean that Every Polytaurs needs to bring some elves in battle?
Yes. I imagine the Polytaurs need handlers, just like the Cymanti bugs. You don't see them because they're not relevant, but that doesn't mean they're not there.
So why can’t they pilot ships if they are physical? Also can’t they just possess new vessels?
I don't think the Demons have the dexterity to be able to do so. Big hands, stiff movement, and overall, lumbering undead. I don't think they're zombies, mind you, but I also think it's far easier to just have dedicated sailors pilot the ships.
Also, they can't possess a boat. That doesn't make any sense. How unrealistic! :P
Do they just phase through the wheel when trying to touch it?
If so how do they deal damage to opponents? And if it’s damage to their spirit, why doesn’t it just instakill everything?
I consider the Demons to still be physical beings. Magical? Yes. Ethereal? Yes. But still physical enough to be able to slash at people and do physical damage.
Granted, they're probably a little on the stiffer side, so slashing is all they can do. :P
What about the Demons?
Aren’t they just polytopian souls who have been returned from the dead?
Yes, but like, you try using dead, shadowy hands to operate a sail. :P
The Polytaurs are decently capable of most simple tasks.
Sailing a ship is no simple task, so they need some help.
this may be a big question, but what was the reason behind the changes: - removing custom houses - removing whaling - changing port price at population and with that changing the tech down navigation path - removing forests to 1 - plus more i’m sure if i thought more
i guess i’m wondering a) why? and b) we’re these all made in one go? i remember seeing ur name a couple years ago cool to see your a major part of the community/game now. just genuinely curious as to why these changes occurred, like what was wrong with the old gameplay style?
Ultimately, a lot was wrong with the old gameplay style. A lot of things were getting in the way of new development, and we had backed ourselves into a corner.
As we were developing the Ancients, we quickly learned that the gameplay leaned pretty heavily on the viability of certain techs and other things. Forest chopping is very powerful, whaling is powerful, custom houses are powerful, and instead of continually trying to bend around them, we just decided to do what needed to be done.
Ports were made cheaper in order to get people on the water faster and to encourage a better flow/integration of naval stuff.
We changed Custom Houses because we didn't want a building of that power being naval only. They were defining the economy too much and were too restricting. You either have spaces for them or you don't, and we wanted something better. Also, since Ports were now cheaper, the formula for CH's didn't apply anymore, so they had to be changed anyway.
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Read moreWill any water based income generators be added to the game? Since markets don't work with ports
There aren't currently any plans.
It's part of trying to balance land vs Coastal cities. Land cities have growth and economic options, while coastal cities have access to water (ports and navies).
Yes, the changes have been positive and well-received by many. +130K Perfection scores are still possible, as we even made it easier to get temples out and upgraded.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
Hey I just came across this comment section because I have the same issue. I bought the skeleton skin for vengir and it’s locked again after my last match. Can you please help me?
Send me a DM and we'll chat about it
When ? That's the question.
1 month, 6 months, 1 year ...
When they're done
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